For more details about recycling, visit Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at www.CuyahogaRecycles.org or http://cuyahogarecycles.org/parma or 216-443-3749.
See Recycling FAQs for Cuyahoga County and information on how to recycle properly.
The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District offers a recycling and disposal search engine for all residents of Cuyahoga County. Find answers to your recycling, disposal and reuse questions by using the “What Do I Do With?” search bar located at the top of every page of at www.CuyahogaRecycles.org.
Drop-Off Recycling
Parma residents and businesses can drop off aluminum cans at the Parma Animal Shelter (6260 State Road) and the Ridgewood Golf Course Maintenance Building (West 54th Street).
Other Recycling
Fluorescent Bulbs
Residents can recycle CFL bulbs (small, twisty bulbs) for free at any Home Depot or Lowe’s store. Other types of bulbs, including fluorescent tubes, can be recycled at any Batteries+Bulbs retail location. See http://www.cuyahogarecycles.org/fluorescent_bulbs
Batteries
Recycle rechargeable batteries for free at retail locations throughout Cuyahoga County. See a list of locations at www.call2recycle.org/locator/. See also www.cuyahogarecycles.org/batteries.
Computers
Recycle old, unwanted household computer equipment year-round at 5680 Chevrolet Boulevard. CPUs, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, terminals, modems, software and other peripheral devices and accessories can be recycled. Televisions are not accepted. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Proper Disposal
Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste can be dropped off year-round (residents only) at 5680 Chevrolet Boulevard. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. No latex paint. Learn more about proper disposal of household hazardous waste and see a list of acceptable materials at http://www.cuyahogarecycles.org/hazardous_waste
Latex Paint
Latex and any other water-based paint are not hazardous materials and are not accepted in the city’s household hazardous waste collection. Latex paint should be dried and disposed in the regular rubbish. Step-by-step instructions on how to dry latex paint is available at www.cuyahogarecycles.org/latex_paint.
Medication
The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office provides an ongoing disposal option for medication. The Sheriff’s RX Drug Drop Box program allows residents to deposit unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs at drop boxes in participating law enforcement agencies across Cuyahoga County. Drop off medications at the Parma Police Department or find other locations at http://www.rxdrugdropbox.org/.
Propane Tanks
Recycle propane tanks and other pressurized cylinders through propane dealers and retail stores that sell propane and other pressurized gas. See https://cuyahogarecycles.org/propane_tanks.
Tires
When you buy new tires, dispose of your old tires through your tire retailer at the time of purchase. There is a small fee charged for tire disposal, which is a tax used for transporting and disposing of tires through state-licensed facilities. If you already have tires at home, contact one of the following store chains who provide tire disposal for non-customers. These include Conrad’s Tire Express, Firestone Auto Care and National Tire and Battery.
Rubbish Removal
The City of Parma’s rubbish collection is provided by Republic Services. Call Republic Services at 800-433-1309. Customer service hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parma Ordinance No. 131-16 allows for the collection of a rubbish pickup fee of $12 a month ($11 for qualifying seniors) to be collected through the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer. If you have questions about this fee, please contact the Service Department at 440-885-8191. For background information on the garbage fee, click here.
All garbage and refuse shall be picked up once each week on a day specified on the map. Please place refuse within three feet off the curb by 7 a.m. Trash can be placed outside the day before pickup but not before noon.
Do not place the following items into the blue container: Hazardous waste, paint chemicals, motor oil, liquids, dead animals, hot ashes, large car parts, tires or car batteries. Small amounts of debris like plastic and drywall are acceptable. Do not place broken glass, syringes or sharp objects loose in the trash cart.
Collections are not made on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
If a holiday listed above lands on a weekday, each collection after the holiday will be delayed one day.
Bulk Pickup
Bulk pickup occurs the fourth Monday of every month. During that week, residents will have their bulk garbage picked up on their regular rubbish days.
Republic Services requires that discarded mattresses be wrapped in plastic for bulk pickup. This is to prevent the possible transfer of bedbugs onto employees’ clothing.
2019-2020 Bulk Pickup Calendar
Yard Waste Collection
Separate yard waste collection will take place beginning the week of April 15 and will continue through the end of November on your regular pickup day. Grass clippings and other yard waste should be placed in brown paper yard waste bags not to exceed 40 pounds, or residents may also place yard waste loose in their old garbage cans marked Yard Waste. Small branches must be cut and bundled and not exceed three feet in length or 40 pounds and should be placed next to yard waste bags or cans. Do not place any yard waste in the green recycle cart.
Click here to view a map of the area for pickup days.
Senior Lawn Mowing
Lawn mowing for income-eligible seniors begins when school dismisses for the summer in June and lasts for the following 10 weeks. This program is considered supplemental. Applications can be obtained by calling 216-661-7372.
Senior Snow Removal
Snow removal for income-eligible seniors will begin after the first four inches of snowfall. To help us maintain fast service, keep your driveway free of vehicles and open driveway fence gates. Please be patient for service because we plow more than 400 driveways. For applications for senior citizen or physically disabled snow removal, call 216-661-7372.
Street Snow Removal
Snow removal on our streets will be prompt and as efficient as possible. We plow the main streets first, hills and then the neighborhoods. Please keep your vehicles off the street during snowfall, especially when the snow exceeds two inches and the parking ban comes into effect.
Snowplow Damage
If your tree lawn has been damaged by city snowplows, please call the complaint department at 440-885-8083, and you will be placed on a repair list. Repairs will begin in early spring or when weather permits.
Water Breaks
Water breaks that occur on city streets or tree lawns are the responsibility of the Cleveland Division of Water. If a water break is reported to our department or the complaint department, it is dispatched to the city of Cleveland for repair.
Sewer Service
The Cuyahoga County Sanitary Engineer handles house calls for service. If you need service, call 216-443-8201 during business hours, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The after-hours emergency number is 800-683-2689. Leave a message, and a supervisor will contact the homeowner.
If you are experiencing a problem with storm sewers, including catch basins, call the Parma Service Department at 440-885-8195. After 3 p.m. on weekdays and weekends, call the Service Garage at 440-885-8980.